Office of Public Affairs | Department of Justice Announces Enforcement Actions Related to Election Integrity

• Journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico regained entry to the White House after being banned for several days. • A federal judge ordered the White House to temporarily restore the credentials of the reporters from these three outlets.

• A federal judge ordered the White House early Thursday to restore press credentials for reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. • The court ruled that the ban on these specific news organizations likely violated constitutional due process.

• A judge ordered the Trump Administration to restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico following a lawsuit filed by the outlets on Monday. • Lawyer Ted Boutrous described the decision as a strong ruling that vindicates freedom of the press, due process, and the rule of law.

• U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly ordered the Trump administration to restore White House press passes for journalists from CNN, Politico, and MSNBC. • Reporter Barrón-López confirmed regaining access through the northwest gate after showing a government ID to retrieve the badge.

• Federal Judge Timothy Kelly ordered the Trump administration to restore White House press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico shortly before 1:00 a.m. on Thursday. • The judge ruled that the administration revoked the reporters' press badges without providing constitutionally adequate due process, meaning the journalists were not given notice or a chance to be heard.

• A new analysis examined how recent USPS postal network redesigns affected mail ballot rejections during the 2026 primaries. • The report indicates that current post office policies could lead to the rejection of tens of thousands of mail-in ballots in November.

• Catalan photovoltaic company Enerside filed for bankruptcy on September 23, 2026. • The company reported less than €6 million in revenue against more than €60 million in debt.

• Norway is changing its approach to European Union policy to promote its national interests and positions earlier in the legislative process. • Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stated the government is making changes to act sooner, as that is where the real room for action lies.

• Renewable energy sources generated more than half of the European Union's electricity during the second quarter of 2026. • Denmark led the region with a 94.3 percent share of renewable electricity, while Slovakia had the lowest share at 19.8 percent.

• Journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO are seeking an emergency hearing after being denied entry to the White House despite a court order. • Federal Judge Timothy Kelly ruled that the Trump administration must immediately return press passes and stated the ban is likely unconstitutional.

• CNN, MS Now, and Politico reported that the White House repeatedly violated a court order to restore press access on Thursday. • Attorney Theodore Boutrous Jr. stated the judge's ruling vindicated freedom of the press, due process, and the rule of law.